The Jordanian Parliament approved key amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law during its spring 2026 session, aimed at strengthening defendants' rights and speeding up the resolution of criminal cases.

Key Amendments

  • Time limits set for pre-trial detention in misdemeanour and felony cases.
  • Courts required to rule on release requests within 48 hours.
  • Expanded right for defendants to access case files from the investigation stage.
  • Wider powers for prosecutors to settle minor misdemeanours to reduce court backlog.

For advice on how these changes affect your case, contact Office of Justice — Dr. Omar Shehadeh.